View Full Version : how to connect my radio system to my pc ?


leejshing
08-11-04, 10:15
how to connect my radio system to my computer sound card ah ???

i want to listen the sound from my radio?
is it i need add something to my pc ?
or only i need to buy a cable to connect the thing ???

alancheah
08-11-04, 10:30
wait for IT expert to come in...

CEO, where are you?? :)

genius
08-11-04, 11:00
Hi, this is a very simple matter and only requires you to purchase a set of cables which cost about RM10, depending on the length.

First, make sure that your radio has a set of free inputs which can be used for your computer's sound output. Typically, it would be in the form of a red and white pair of inputs, which are circular and about 3/4 cm in diameter. These jacks are known as RCA audio inputs.

Secondly, inspect you computer's sound card for any free line out ports. This could be the one you use for your speakers or headphones and sometimes there are several of these depending on your soundcard. This ports however, are shaped like 1/3 cm holes and accomodate mini-DIN plugs, which I am sure you are familiar with as well as they are the similar jacks used to connect your headphones and speakers to the computer.

Now, what you need to do, is determine the length of between the computer and your radio and then purchase a RCA-to-miniDIN cable, which has the appropriate connectors on both ends.

If you have a higher end soundcard, with a digital output and a high end receiver, also with a digital input, you may want to consider purchasing a digital coaxial cable or a fiber optic TOSlink cable instead. Transmission through these kind of cables by digital means is essentially lossless, thus you will achieve the best in sound reproduction provided you have a decent set of equipment.

Best of luck in your pursuit, although I mainly decided to post this up because many people have asked me this question and I decided to inform everyone about it seeing how easy it is to perform. Have a nice day.

Regards.


how to connect my radio system to my computer sound card ah ???

i want to listen the sound from my radio?
is it i need add something to my pc ?
or only i need to buy a cable to connect the thing ???

Partygal
08-11-04, 11:04
The genius has spoken :D

mastereos
08-11-04, 14:39
complete answer there....those cable u can found at electrical shop or ACE hardware store....

lelonguser
08-11-04, 14:52
hm.. currently I'm using Radio as my PC speaker also.. What you need to do is jsut buy a Cable with Ear Phone Jack ending with Red and White head.. dono what is this cable called.. Cost around 5-6bucks only... Good Luck!

wanchoon
08-11-04, 19:10
you can add a amp also if you have extra one....... easier....

ceo684
09-11-04, 02:17
juz connect the line in/AUX of the radio to the sound card.
cable is as said above, the headphone 3.5mm to RED-WHITE RCA plug
remember to set radio to "aux" input (select the right input)

johnny22
09-11-04, 03:31
good luck...best to find these cable is jalan pasar or pro audio centre

jigc
09-11-04, 03:45
If you have a higher end soundcard, with a digital output and a high end receiver, also with a digital input, you may want to consider purchasing a digital coaxial cable or a fiber optic TOSlink cable instead.


u can use normal RCA (red, yellow or white color) as digital coaxial cable (coaxial of sound card<-->coaxial of receiver).

if u have creative sb audigy, u can use stereo minijack to rca cable (use left rca, iirc) to connect it to ur receiver (coaxial in). (mini jack of sound card <---> coaxial of receiver)

ceo684
09-11-04, 04:28
good luck...best to find these cable is jalan pasar or pro audio centre

jaya jusco or carrefour also ada wan..

scorgio
09-11-04, 11:48
Banyak solution.
Up to him to try it out 1 by 1. :D

leejshing
09-11-04, 18:22
so many ah ....! TQ TQ TQ

leejshing
10-11-04, 13:44
so many ah ....! TQ TQ TQ

buysell have sell this thing or not ??????

AhappyA
10-11-04, 15:17
The genius has spoken :D
ceo's 2nd account? hehehehehe

ceo684
10-11-04, 20:04
naah...dun have 2nd acc wan... hehehehe

ceo684
10-11-04, 20:06
buysell have sell this thing or not ??????

easier u find in those electronic/radio shop/jaya jusco